Belton Lake House Guidebook

Jamie
Belton Lake House Guidebook

Sightseeing

12 locals recommend
Miller Springs Nature Center
1473 Farm-To-Market Rd 2271
12 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Chalk Ridge Falls Park
5600 FM1670
30 locals recommend
Pepper Creek Trail
546 Pepper Creek Trail
The Robinson Family Farm
2651 White Owl Ln
256 locals recommend
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster Ave
256 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Cedar Breaks Park
2100 Cedar Breaks Rd
8 locals recommend
Drive through safari. See, feed, and even touch over 50 species of exotic and native animals.
24 locals recommend
Topsey Exotic Ranch & Park
945 Co Rd 118
24 locals recommend
Drive through safari. See, feed, and even touch over 50 species of exotic and native animals.
If you have folks in your group who love natural history, or little ones who are going through the adorable prehistoric phase, this place is a wonderful day trip!
139 locals recommend
Waco Mammoth National Monument
6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr
139 locals recommend
If you have folks in your group who love natural history, or little ones who are going through the adorable prehistoric phase, this place is a wonderful day trip!
129 locals recommend
Inner Space Cavern
4200 S I-35 Frontage Rd
129 locals recommend

Food scene

14 locals recommend
3 Texans Winery
7536 FM2409
14 locals recommend
Family-owned business since 1930 with a retail store offering honey, gourmet foods & gifts.
6 locals recommend
Walker Honey Farm
8060 U.S. Hwy 190
6 locals recommend
Family-owned business since 1930 with a retail store offering honey, gourmet foods & gifts.
37 locals recommend
Miller's Smokehouse
300 E Central Ave
37 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Backyard BBQ
1695 Morgan's Point Rd
12 locals recommend
Amazing views, great food, occasional live music, and a fun tradition of setting off a mini cannon at sunset each night! (If you listen, you can hear it at the house from the yard 😄!)
42 locals recommend
Dead Fish Grill
2207 Lake Rd
42 locals recommend
Amazing views, great food, occasional live music, and a fun tradition of setting off a mini cannon at sunset each night! (If you listen, you can hear it at the house from the yard 😄!)
7 locals recommend
Taqueria Mexicano Grill
261 Sparta Rd
7 locals recommend
La Dalat - Vietnamese Cusine
17 E Avenue B
Thai Cafe - Thai & Seafood Cuisine
109 W Central Ave
Korean BBQ Kitchen
2447 N Main St
Wat tha Truck
201 S Davis St
Relaxed spot for locally sourced breakfast dishes & sandwiches, plus craft brews & cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Megg's Cafe
1749 Everton Dr
18 locals recommend
Relaxed spot for locally sourced breakfast dishes & sandwiches, plus craft brews & cocktails.
Frosti Cones
1402 Waco Rd
33 locals recommend
The Gin at Nolan Creek
219 S East St
33 locals recommend
Modern steakhouse & Seafood Steaks and seafood Wood fired oven - wood fired Oven inspired dishes
6 locals recommend
La Riv Italian Cuisine
7410 W Adams Ave
6 locals recommend
Modern steakhouse & Seafood Steaks and seafood Wood fired oven - wood fired Oven inspired dishes
18 locals recommend
Barrow Brewing Company
108 Royal St
18 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Scores Pizza & Wings
219 S East St
8 locals recommend
This is elevated bar dining at its best. 3West is the place with an excellent menu for multiple price points that has burgers or fillet mignon!
3 West Alehouse & Grill
7373 Honeysuckle
This is elevated bar dining at its best. 3West is the place with an excellent menu for multiple price points that has burgers or fillet mignon!
12 locals recommend
AR•U•SHA? Coffee & Tea
126 N East St
12 locals recommend
Brick oven artisan pizza in the heart of downtown Temple, Tx! 36 beer and wine taps! A destination for all ages with play areas and games for adults, too!
9 locals recommend
Treno Pizzeria & Taproom
112 South 1st Street
9 locals recommend
Brick oven artisan pizza in the heart of downtown Temple, Tx! 36 beer and wine taps! A destination for all ages with play areas and games for adults, too!
Bird Creek Burger Co.
8 S Main St
20 locals recommend
Pignetti's
14 S 2nd St
20 locals recommend
It’s off the beaten path, but worth the drive! You’ll find outdoor play structures, yard games, live music, and more!
18 locals recommend
Fire Street Pizza
10310 FM439
18 locals recommend
It’s off the beaten path, but worth the drive! You’ll find outdoor play structures, yard games, live music, and more!
Great Indian cuisine with a wonderful atmosphere. Perfect for lunch or a date night out!
Bombay Central Food Wine & Cocktails
7373 Honeysuckle
Great Indian cuisine with a wonderful atmosphere. Perfect for lunch or a date night out!
Seoul Garden Temple
7349 Honeysuckle
20 locals recommend
Cheeves Bros. Steak House
14 E Avenue A
20 locals recommend
Great beer, wine, food and regular visits from stand up comedians! Thursday is ladies night with 25% off bottles of wine.
Corkys | Beer and Wine Bar
13 South 2nd Street
Great beer, wine, food and regular visits from stand up comedians! Thursday is ladies night with 25% off bottles of wine.
This wonderful, family owned shop is just around the corner (1/2 mile from home) and full of delicious bites! A must if you’re wanting an easy breakfast, or are just craving something sweet.
Top Donuts
120 Morgan's Point Rd
This wonderful, family owned shop is just around the corner (1/2 mile from home) and full of delicious bites! A must if you’re wanting an easy breakfast, or are just craving something sweet.
Sweet Rolled Tacos
2511 N Main St
WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND FEEDING THOSE WE LOVE. IT'S OUR THING. SO COME IN AND ENJOY A GLASS OF WINE AND SOME KOREAN BRAISED SHORT RIBS, OR HAVE A BEER OR MICHELADA WITH SOME WINGS AND KIMCHI FRIES, OR TRY A K-BBQ TACO. COME JOIN US AT OUR TABLES. CHAT WITH US IF YOU SEE US. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AROUND THE TABLES OF MEXIKO CAFE.
MexiKo Cafe
116 South 1st Street
WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND FEEDING THOSE WE LOVE. IT'S OUR THING. SO COME IN AND ENJOY A GLASS OF WINE AND SOME KOREAN BRAISED SHORT RIBS, OR HAVE A BEER OR MICHELADA WITH SOME WINGS AND KIMCHI FRIES, OR TRY A K-BBQ TACO. COME JOIN US AT OUR TABLES. CHAT WITH US IF YOU SEE US. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AROUND THE TABLES OF MEXIKO CAFE.
Ttown Energy and Nutrition
8 E Avenue A
Los Compadres Street Tacos
1410 Waco Road
The Yard: Food Truck Plaza @ Santa Fe Market Trail
212 South Main Street
6 locals recommend
Alexander's Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
602 Center Cir
6 locals recommend
Venezuelan food that’s worth the drive to nearby Harker Heights!
17 locals recommend
Arepitas
440 East Central Texas Expressway
17 locals recommend
Venezuelan food that’s worth the drive to nearby Harker Heights!
Enter a wondrous world of waffles. Visit Water Street Waffle Company - an atmospheric breakfast eatery in Belton, TX. Situated in a re-purposed 19th century building in downtown Belton, you'll be greeted by the mouthwatering aromas of our sweet and savory liege waffles made fresh in house each day. We always use quality ingredients and strive to use farm to table ingredients when available. We're sure to have you coming back for more. While you munch, sip on our blends of drip coffee, delicious mimosas, beer, or fresh squeezed juice. At Water Street Waffle Co we let you brunch your way Don't waste your time at a boring breakfast spot this weekend. Switch it up and check out Belton's newest waffle & brunch restaurant."
10 locals recommend
Water Street Waffle Co
107 Water Street
10 locals recommend
Enter a wondrous world of waffles. Visit Water Street Waffle Company - an atmospheric breakfast eatery in Belton, TX. Situated in a re-purposed 19th century building in downtown Belton, you'll be greeted by the mouthwatering aromas of our sweet and savory liege waffles made fresh in house each day. We always use quality ingredients and strive to use farm to table ingredients when available. We're sure to have you coming back for more. While you munch, sip on our blends of drip coffee, delicious mimosas, beer, or fresh squeezed juice. At Water Street Waffle Co we let you brunch your way Don't waste your time at a boring breakfast spot this weekend. Switch it up and check out Belton's newest waffle & brunch restaurant."
Mosaic Grill
2608 North Main Street
Great pub atmosphere with food, live music, and yummy beer!
O'Briens Irish Pub
11 E Central Ave
Great pub atmosphere with food, live music, and yummy beer!
Sona Wine Bar & Small Plates
7373 Honeysuckle
Tea Luck
316 E Central Ave
Enjoy rooftop views of historic downtown Belton while having fresh pizza!! All pizza's are made with fresh ingredients and feature homemade dough and sauce. 12" and 16" sizes. In addition to domestics and other crafts they have a 1 BBL system and offer a few of their own brews. Come try out Standpipe IPA or Snowflake (Belgian Blonde) when available.
Oakfire Pizza and Brewing
107 North East Street
Enjoy rooftop views of historic downtown Belton while having fresh pizza!! All pizza's are made with fresh ingredients and feature homemade dough and sauce. 12" and 16" sizes. In addition to domestics and other crafts they have a 1 BBL system and offer a few of their own brews. Come try out Standpipe IPA or Snowflake (Belgian Blonde) when available.

Local Historical Sites

Cochran Blair & Potts
221 E Central Ave
The Bell County Museum is your source for Bell County history, archaeology, culture, and interactive activities. Visit the museum to learn about life on the Chisholm Trail, explore life 16,000 years ago in the Gault Site exhibit, or enjoy one of our constantly rotating traveling exhibits.
12 locals recommend
Bell County Museum
201 N Main St
12 locals recommend
The Bell County Museum is your source for Bell County history, archaeology, culture, and interactive activities. Visit the museum to learn about life on the Chisholm Trail, explore life 16,000 years ago in the Gault Site exhibit, or enjoy one of our constantly rotating traveling exhibits.
13 locals recommend
Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum
315 W Avenue B
13 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College St
13 locals recommend
Nonprofit gallery examining the history & memorabilia of soft drinks in a 1906 bottling plant. Reservations are not required to visit the Museum! Pay admission when you arrive and go through the Museum at your own pace. Tickets are not available for sale online.
Dr. Pepper Museum
Nonprofit gallery examining the history & memorabilia of soft drinks in a 1906 bottling plant. Reservations are not required to visit the Museum! Pay admission when you arrive and go through the Museum at your own pace. Tickets are not available for sale online.
This theatre has been entertaining Belton for more than 100 years!! Check their wed site for special events and showings like Saturday morning cartoons with an all you can eat cereal bar, classic movie showings with character appearances and more.
The Beltonian Theatre
219 E Central Ave
This theatre has been entertaining Belton for more than 100 years!! Check their wed site for special events and showings like Saturday morning cartoons with an all you can eat cereal bar, classic movie showings with character appearances and more.

Recreation

16 locals recommend
Bell County Expo Center
301 W Loop 121
16 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Temple Lake Park
14190 FM2305
13 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Boulders Sport Climbing Center
325 Indian Trail
6 locals recommend
Crossroads Recreational Complex
Prairie View Road
Friendly service and lots of recreational toys for rent: boats, canoe’s, kayaks, paddle boards, floating lilly pads, and more!
Frank's Marina
3260 Lake Park Rd
Friendly service and lots of recreational toys for rent: boats, canoe’s, kayaks, paddle boards, floating lilly pads, and more!
Great for the kids, and Friday nights are adults only BYOB play time!
18 locals recommend
Summer Fun Water Park
1410 Waco Rd
18 locals recommend
Great for the kids, and Friday nights are adults only BYOB play time!
Summit Recreation Center
620 Fryers Creek Dr
Harris Community Park
505 W 5th Ave
Happy Trails Horseback Riding, Trail Rides, Lessons And Boarding With Autumn
528 Brenda Dr
33 locals recommend
Stillhouse Hollow Lake
33 locals recommend
160 locals recommend
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas Trail
160 locals recommend
Sammons Golf Course
2727 W Adams Ave
A great option for some rainy day play with the kids, or you can rent a private bowling lane for games and drinks as an adult group! They just recently added go karts, a ropes course, and more. Check online for their frequent special events and rate deals!
18 locals recommend
Spare Time Texas
5434 205 Loop
18 locals recommend
A great option for some rainy day play with the kids, or you can rent a private bowling lane for games and drinks as an adult group! They just recently added go karts, a ropes course, and more. Check online for their frequent special events and rate deals!
Enjoy the planetarium, laser shows, and more! Great for the entire family!
10 locals recommend
Mayborn Science Theater
6200 W Central Texas Expy
10 locals recommend
Enjoy the planetarium, laser shows, and more! Great for the entire family!
Xtreme Jump Adventure Park
3111 S 31st St
7 locals recommend
Lions Junction Family Water Park
5000 S 5th St
7 locals recommend
West Temple Community Park
8420 W Adams Ave
Whether it’s blazing hot, pouring rain, or the littles just need to stretch and play this is a wonderful option!
Temple Children's Museum
11 N 4th St
Whether it’s blazing hot, pouring rain, or the littles just need to stretch and play this is a wonderful option!
Bo's Barn Dancehall
4984 FM93
A Retro Arcade Bar For Our Community. A place to meet with friends, a place for fun with more than a touch of nostalgia. Specializing in 70's, 80's and 90's Games and Memorabilia.
BitBar Temple
2501 Airport Road
A Retro Arcade Bar For Our Community. A place to meet with friends, a place for fun with more than a touch of nostalgia. Specializing in 70's, 80's and 90's Games and Memorabilia.
Want to take a personalized souvenir home from your trip? Is the weather not cooperating and the kiddos need a fun and artistic activity? Then make your way over to That Art Place! Less than 10 minutes from home, and fun for all ages!
That Art Place
108 Lake Rd
Want to take a personalized souvenir home from your trip? Is the weather not cooperating and the kiddos need a fun and artistic activity? Then make your way over to That Art Place! Less than 10 minutes from home, and fun for all ages!
7 locals recommend
Grand Avenue Theater
2809 Oakmark Dr
7 locals recommend
Dynamite Rentals, LLC

PamperYourself!

The Woodhouse Day Spa - Nolan Creek
110 N Main St
From a quick clean-up to a straight razor shave, they’ll take care of you - and close to home.
Lake Belton Barber shop
830 Farm-To-Market Rd 2271
From a quick clean-up to a straight razor shave, they’ll take care of you - and close to home.
Shelley's Day Spa & Salon
127 Lake Rd

Local Shopping

For the best shopping in Temple, Texas, the Hub offers something for everyone. Located in Historic Downtown Temple, the space encompasses the historic atmosphere of downtown while providing you the opportunity to shop for apparel, accessories, home décor, toys, gifts and so much more from our vendor’s shops.
11 locals recommend
The Hub
7 S 2nd St
11 locals recommend
For the best shopping in Temple, Texas, the Hub offers something for everyone. Located in Historic Downtown Temple, the space encompasses the historic atmosphere of downtown while providing you the opportunity to shop for apparel, accessories, home décor, toys, gifts and so much more from our vendor’s shops.
Antiques and special finds
The Parlour Antiques and Oddities
Antiques and special finds
In February 1986 a Mexican family opens a small store in Houston, not only to sell, but looking to serve the Hispanic community which very few noticed. Today we have more than 140 stores, mainly distributed through Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, but we are also in a lot of small cities where Hispanics are working hard, like Corpus Christi, Lufkin, Bryan and Texas Valley. Schedule your visit today!
La Michoacana Meat Market
118 N 16th St
In February 1986 a Mexican family opens a small store in Houston, not only to sell, but looking to serve the Hispanic community which very few noticed. Today we have more than 140 stores, mainly distributed through Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, but we are also in a lot of small cities where Hispanics are working hard, like Corpus Christi, Lufkin, Bryan and Texas Valley. Schedule your visit today!
Great little local butcher shop, just a short drive from home.
Cheezy's Meat Market
2805 N Loop 121
Great little local butcher shop, just a short drive from home.
The Exchange on Central houses over 75 vendors ranging from home decor and homemade products, to up-cycled furniture and unique vintage/antique pieces – all under one roof. Located in historic downtown Belton, The Exchange on Central is locally owned and family operated.
Exchange on Central
216 E Central Ave
The Exchange on Central houses over 75 vendors ranging from home decor and homemade products, to up-cycled furniture and unique vintage/antique pieces – all under one roof. Located in historic downtown Belton, The Exchange on Central is locally owned and family operated.
Just a short drive from the house you will find this Texas favorite for your grocery needs!
17 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
2511 Trimmier Rd
17 locals recommend
Just a short drive from the house you will find this Texas favorite for your grocery needs!
Just a short drive from home you will find this well stocked Walmart Supercenter for picking up whatever you might need during your stay!
12 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3401 S 31st St
12 locals recommend
Just a short drive from home you will find this well stocked Walmart Supercenter for picking up whatever you might need during your stay!